Patrick Joseph "Pat" Descrimes (31 December 1877 – 6 January 1939)[1] was an Australian rules footballer who played for the Fitzroy Football Club in the Victorian Football League (VFL).[2]
Pat Descrimes | |||
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![]() Descrimes in 1899 | |||
Personal information | |||
Full name | Patrick Joseph Descrimes | ||
Date of birth | 31 December 1877 | ||
Place of birth | Geelong, Victoria | ||
Date of death | 6 January 1939(1939-01-06) (aged 61) | ||
Place of death | Dromana, Victoria | ||
Original team(s) | North Carlton | ||
Position(s) | Follower | ||
Playing career1 | |||
Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
1897–1900 | Fitzroy | 55 (18) | |
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1900. | |||
Career highlights | |||
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Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com |
Descrimes debuted at Fitzroy in opening game of the inaugural VFL season in 1897 and went on to play four seasons for the club. He was a follower in Fitzroy's 1898 premiership team and a half forward flanker in their premiership side in 1899.[3]
Fitzroy Football Club 1898/99 VFL premiers | |
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1898: Fitzroy 5.8 (38) defeated Essendon 3.5 (23), at the Junction Oval 1899: Fitzroy 3.9 (27) defeated South Melbourne 3.8 (26), at the Junction Oval | |
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